As the clip begins, we see Stone holding a newspaper over her head as she enters a building on a rainy day. She then walks up to a door with a sign that reads: "Dr. Lorenz, Behavioral Hypnotist, Meteorologist." When she enters the room, she meets the doctor -- portrayed by McCartney -- who begins to chat with her.

Sir Paul comments, "It's a bit unruly here. But so it goes. Disorder. Out of order. Order out of disorder. It all gets a bit chaotic sometimes, doesn't it? But clearly I can see I don't have to tell you that."

McCartney then asks a tense-looking Stone if she's nervous, anxious and skeptical about the impending treatment. "Yes," she says, adding, "If I bark like a dog every time someone says cat I won't be very pleased."

Paul then opens a box featuring spinning disc and tells her to look at it while counting down from 10. We hear "Who Cares" fading in as, suddenly, Emma appears in a cartoonish dream world wearing harlequin makeup and an orange wig, where she's harassed by a group of mime-like dancers.

In various scenes, the dancers jump into Stone's ears, throw knives at her while she's strapped to a circular board, chase her as she drives with McCartney in a cardboard car, and crowd into an elevator with her.

Emma eventually spits the dancers out of her mouth and blows them away.

She then wakes up in an empty room, with a note the doctor placed on her newspaper telling her not to forget her umbrella.

]]>Credit: Eric LucAfter initially being available exclusively on Apple Music, Paul McCartney's new "Who Cares" video, co-starring Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, can now be viewed on YouTube and other media outlets.

As the clip begins, we see Stone holding a newspaper over her head as she enters a building on a rainy day. She then walks up to a door with a sign that reads: "Dr. Lorenz, Behavioral Hypnotist, Meteorologist." When she enters the room, she meets the doctor -- portrayed by McCartney -- who begins to chat with her.

Sir Paul comments, "It's a bit unruly here. But so it goes. Disorder. Out of order. Order out of disorder. It all gets a bit chaotic sometimes, doesn't it? But clearly I can see I don't have to tell you that."

McCartney then asks a tense-looking Stone if she's nervous, anxious and skeptical about the impending treatment. "Yes," she says, adding, "If I bark like a dog every time someone says cat I won't be very pleased."

Paul then opens a box featuring spinning disc and tells her to look at it while counting down from 10. We hear "Who Cares" fading in as, suddenly, Emma appears in a cartoonish dream world wearing harlequin makeup and an orange wig, where she's harassed by a group of mime-like dancers.

In various scenes, the dancers jump into Stone's ears, throw knives at her while she's strapped to a circular board, chase her as she drives with McCartney in a cardboard car, and crowd into an elevator with her.

Emma eventually spits the dancers out of her mouth and blows them away.

She then wakes up in an empty room, with a note the doctor placed on her newspaper telling her not to forget her umbrella.

]]>Ex-Allman Brother Dickey Betts featured tonight on season finale of AXS TV's "The Big Interview"http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/27afa48d643e7af4f55e55bd8e02f4a7
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/27afa48d643e7af4f55e55bd8e02f4a7News and Guts Media/AXS TVThe latest season of AXS TV's The Big Interview comes to a close tonight with an episode featuring founding Allman Brothers Band singer/guitarist Dickey Betts. On the show, which premieres at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, Betts discusses his decision to return to performing this year after about four years of retirement.

In a preview clip from the program, Betts tells host Dan Rather that when he decided to retire from performing, he'd felt that, at age 70, "I'd just done it [for] so long…I'm just gonna play golf and go fishing. You know, enjoy myself."

Dickey, who turned 75 last week, admits to Rather, "I really started missing being on the road and, you know, getting out and doing things like this [program] and meeting people."

He adds with a laugh, "I feel kind of like Tiger Woods…coming back after four-and-a-half years. I'm really trying to play par, you know?"

As for whether he was feeling like he was up to speed musically again at the time of the interview, Betts laughs, "I don't think you ever feel like you're there, you know, but I'm getting better at it!"

Also in the episode, Betts talks about continuing the Allman Brothers' legacy; discusses his often volatile relationship with the group's late frontman, Gregg Allman; and shares details about writing classic tunes like "Ramblin' Man" and "Jessica."

Unfortunately, Betts has experienced some health issues since taping his episode of The Big Interview. In August, he canceled a series of U.S. concerts after he experienced what was described as a "mild stroke."

Then, in September, Dickey suffered bleeding on the brain after he fell and hit his head in his backyard. He underwent successful surgery, and is reportedly in the process of recovering.

]]>News and Guts Media/AXS TVThe latest season of AXS TV's The Big Interview comes to a close tonight with an episode featuring founding Allman Brothers Band singer/guitarist Dickey Betts. On the show, which premieres at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, Betts discusses his decision to return to performing this year after about four years of retirement.

In a preview clip from the program, Betts tells host Dan Rather that when he decided to retire from performing, he'd felt that, at age 70, "I'd just done it [for] so long…I'm just gonna play golf and go fishing. You know, enjoy myself."

Dickey, who turned 75 last week, admits to Rather, "I really started missing being on the road and, you know, getting out and doing things like this [program] and meeting people."

He adds with a laugh, "I feel kind of like Tiger Woods…coming back after four-and-a-half years. I'm really trying to play par, you know?"

As for whether he was feeling like he was up to speed musically again at the time of the interview, Betts laughs, "I don't think you ever feel like you're there, you know, but I'm getting better at it!"

Also in the episode, Betts talks about continuing the Allman Brothers' legacy; discusses his often volatile relationship with the group's late frontman, Gregg Allman; and shares details about writing classic tunes like "Ramblin' Man" and "Jessica."

Unfortunately, Betts has experienced some health issues since taping his episode of The Big Interview. In August, he canceled a series of U.S. concerts after he experienced what was described as a "mild stroke."

Then, in September, Dickey suffered bleeding on the brain after he fell and hit his head in his backyard. He underwent successful surgery, and is reportedly in the process of recovering.

]]>Megadeth reissuing early 2000s albums "The World Needs a Hero" and "The System Has Failed"http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/9704a03a0da349b812184b5ba6201ad6
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/9704a03a0da349b812184b5ba6201ad6Credit: Jeremy SafferMegadeth is revisiting the early 2000s era of the thrash band's discography with reissues of 2001's The World Needs a Hero and 2004's The System Has Failed. Remastered versions of both albums will be available with rare bonus tracks on February 15.

The World Needs a Hero was Megadeth's last album before the band broke up in 2002 due to frontman Dave Mustaine suffering nerve damage that left him unable to play guitar.

As he recovered, Mustaine intended to launch a solo career with what would become The System Has Failed, though contract issues required it to be characterized as a Megadeth album. The System Has Failed was the first Megadeth album without original bassist and founding member David Ellefson, who would eventually rejoin the band in 2010.

Megadeth's most recent album is 2016's Dystopia, and they intend to release new music in 2019. They'll also be opening for Ozzy Osbourne on his North American No More Tours 2 trek, launching in May, and they'll host the inaugural MegaCruise in October.

]]>Credit: Jeremy SafferMegadeth is revisiting the early 2000s era of the thrash band's discography with reissues of 2001's The World Needs a Hero and 2004's The System Has Failed. Remastered versions of both albums will be available with rare bonus tracks on February 15.

The World Needs a Hero was Megadeth's last album before the band broke up in 2002 due to frontman Dave Mustaine suffering nerve damage that left him unable to play guitar.

As he recovered, Mustaine intended to launch a solo career with what would become The System Has Failed, though contract issues required it to be characterized as a Megadeth album. The System Has Failed was the first Megadeth album without original bassist and founding member David Ellefson, who would eventually rejoin the band in 2010.

Megadeth's most recent album is 2016's Dystopia, and they intend to release new music in 2019. They'll also be opening for Ozzy Osbourne on his North American No More Tours 2 trek, launching in May, and they'll host the inaugural MegaCruise in October.

]]>Hot "Stuff": John Mellencamp's new album, "Other People's Stuff," debuts at #7 on "Billboard" 200http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/bbd213db1b4b48c45fbb772d47aeb775
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/bbd213db1b4b48c45fbb772d47aeb775Republic RecordsJohn Mellencamp's new covers collection, Other People's Stuff, has debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200, making it the singer/songwriter's highest-charting album in a decade. The record earned 44,000 album equivalent units, almost all of which were from album sales.

Mellencamp last album to reach #7 on the Billboard 200 was 2008's Life Death Love and Freedom. In all, the 67-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has had 11 albums crack the tally's top 10.

The sales of Other People's Stuff were boosted by a special deal that offered copies of the album with tickets purchased for Mellencamp's 2019 U.S. tour.

Other People's Stuff features John's renditions of 10 songs composed by other artists, nine of which were previously released either on his own studio albums, tribute records or other projects. The sole new recording is a studio version of the civil-rights anthem "Eyes on the Prize," which Mellencamp previously performed live at the White House in 2010 as part of the "Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" event.

The upcoming trek, dubbed "The John Mellencamp Show," kicks off February 7 in South Bend, Indiana, and is mapped out through an April 30 concert in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

]]>Republic RecordsJohn Mellencamp's new covers collection, Other People's Stuff, has debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200, making it the singer/songwriter's highest-charting album in a decade. The record earned 44,000 album equivalent units, almost all of which were from album sales.

Mellencamp last album to reach #7 on the Billboard 200 was 2008's Life Death Love and Freedom. In all, the 67-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has had 11 albums crack the tally's top 10.

The sales of Other People's Stuff were boosted by a special deal that offered copies of the album with tickets purchased for Mellencamp's 2019 U.S. tour.

Other People's Stuff features John's renditions of 10 songs composed by other artists, nine of which were previously released either on his own studio albums, tribute records or other projects. The sole new recording is a studio version of the civil-rights anthem "Eyes on the Prize," which Mellencamp previously performed live at the White House in 2010 as part of the "Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" event.

The upcoming trek, dubbed "The John Mellencamp Show," kicks off February 7 in South Bend, Indiana, and is mapped out through an April 30 concert in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

]]>Neal Schon planning 2019 tour with side project Journey Through Time, featuring two ex-Journey membershttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/ef5685be1ea18f694aa8ceec98066f72
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/ef5685be1ea18f694aa8ceec98066f72Credit: Robert KnightJourney wrapped up its 2018 concert schedule with a show on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, but next year guitarist Neal Schon will at least partly be focusing on Journey Through Time, a new outfit he's formed that's inspired by his band's early music.

Journey Through Time also features founding Journey and Santana singer/keyboardist Gregg Rolie, ex-Journey drummer Deen Castronovo, bassist Marco Mendoza of Dead Daisies and Thin Lizzy, and another musician named Chris Collins. According to a recent post on Schon's Twitter feed, "Dates are being booked now [for a Journey Through Time tour] and you will hear soon!" Neal also has posted an animated poster apparently promoting the trek on Twitter that reads, "In the Beginning and Beyond: Neal Schon's Journey Through Time," along with the other band members' names.

Journey Through Time, minus Collins, made its debut at an intimate February 2018 concert in San Francisco that Neal organized to help those affected by the fires that devastated the Bay Area around that time. The group's set leaned heavily on material from Journey's first six albums, all of which featured contributions from Rolie.

Rolie and Castronovo shared vocal duties at the benefit. In a Twitter message posted beneath the aforementioned poster, Neal refers to Deen as "the baddest a** singing drummer on this planet."

On his own Twitter feed, Castronovo commented on his participation in Journey Through Time, saying, "I will do the best I can with the songs you and I love[,] grew up with, And Cherish. I'm no [Steve Perry] nor an [Arnel Pineda] but will try to honor the 'Voices' and the Legacy.. I owe you all this."

]]>Credit: Robert KnightJourney wrapped up its 2018 concert schedule with a show on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, but next year guitarist Neal Schon will at least partly be focusing on Journey Through Time, a new outfit he's formed that's inspired by his band's early music.

Journey Through Time also features founding Journey and Santana singer/keyboardist Gregg Rolie, ex-Journey drummer Deen Castronovo, bassist Marco Mendoza of Dead Daisies and Thin Lizzy, and another musician named Chris Collins. According to a recent post on Schon's Twitter feed, "Dates are being booked now [for a Journey Through Time tour] and you will hear soon!" Neal also has posted an animated poster apparently promoting the trek on Twitter that reads, "In the Beginning and Beyond: Neal Schon's Journey Through Time," along with the other band members' names.

Journey Through Time, minus Collins, made its debut at an intimate February 2018 concert in San Francisco that Neal organized to help those affected by the fires that devastated the Bay Area around that time. The group's set leaned heavily on material from Journey's first six albums, all of which featured contributions from Rolie.

Rolie and Castronovo shared vocal duties at the benefit. In a Twitter message posted beneath the aforementioned poster, Neal refers to Deen as "the baddest a** singing drummer on this planet."

On his own Twitter feed, Castronovo commented on his participation in Journey Through Time, saying, "I will do the best I can with the songs you and I love[,] grew up with, And Cherish. I'm no [Steve Perry] nor an [Arnel Pineda] but will try to honor the 'Voices' and the Legacy.. I owe you all this."

Richards, known for his ever-present cigarette and his infamous love of hard drugs and alcohol, recently revealed to Rolling Stone magazine that he virtually quit drinking about a year ago...and apparently gave up the harder stuff years before that.

Richards, of course, has co-written nearly all of The Rolling Stones' classic songs with his longtime band mate and writing partner Mick Jagger. He's also responsible for many of the classic guitar riffs that drive those tunes -- think "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."

As Keith moves into the latter portion of his eighth decade on the planet, he and The Stones will launch a new U.S. leg of its No Filter Tour. The trek kicks off on April 20 in Miami Gardens, Florida, and currently is mapped out through a June 25 concert in Chicago.

He tells Rolling Stone that he's taking the future "one tour at a time," Richards also admits that the upcoming trek "could be the last one," although he insists that he hopes he and the band keep going.

"It's what I do, man," Keith declares. "Give me 50,000 people and I feel right at home. As [fellow Stones guitarist] Ronnie [Wood] and I often say before we go on, 'Let's get onstage and get some peace and quiet.'"

]]>Credit: Inez & VinoodhHere's wishing a very "Happy" birthday to a guy who truly seems to have time on his side: The Rolling Stones' legendarily indestructible guitarist Keith Richards, who turns 75 today.

Richards, known for his ever-present cigarette and his infamous love of hard drugs and alcohol, recently revealed to Rolling Stone magazine that he virtually quit drinking about a year ago...and apparently gave up the harder stuff years before that.

Richards, of course, has co-written nearly all of The Rolling Stones' classic songs with his longtime band mate and writing partner Mick Jagger. He's also responsible for many of the classic guitar riffs that drive those tunes -- think "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."

As Keith moves into the latter portion of his eighth decade on the planet, he and The Stones will launch a new U.S. leg of its No Filter Tour. The trek kicks off on April 20 in Miami Gardens, Florida, and currently is mapped out through a June 25 concert in Chicago.

He tells Rolling Stone that he's taking the future "one tour at a time," Richards also admits that the upcoming trek "could be the last one," although he insists that he hopes he and the band keep going.

"It's what I do, man," Keith declares. "Give me 50,000 people and I feel right at home. As [fellow Stones guitarist] Ronnie [Wood] and I often say before we go on, 'Let's get onstage and get some peace and quiet.'"

]]>Neil Young to release expanded version of 1990's "Ragged Glory" with previously unheard trackshttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/8d750048fc1f293aef9d81abee052b00
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/8d750048fc1f293aef9d81abee052b00RepriseNeil Young has revealed that he's planning to release an expanded version of his acclaimed 1990 album with Crazy Horse, Ragged Glory.

In a post on his Neil Young Archives site, the folk-rock legend reports that the revamped collection "will be twice the size" of the original release, thanks to material from the sessions that's been rediscovered by frequent co-producer John Hanlon.

"Listening to these tracks is a real head-scratcher," Neil explains. "They are equal to anything on the existing record, maybe better. Possibly, the thought at the time was to have a single album and not include the songs from the last half of the unique 'set oriented' recording sessions."

Recalling the Ragged Glory sessions, Young says they "were unique because the band played a set of songs twice a day at Plywood Analog for a couple of weeks, then went back, listened and chose best tracks after the two weeks were up."

He adds that after the set of tunes that became Ragged Glory were played enough to have the best usable takes recorded, he and Crazy Horse, "having a great time, kept playing other songs...Five songs, with two versions of one, and one long extended take of another, yielded another 38 minutes of Crazy Horse classics, mostly undiscovered and unheard before."

Young says the revamped record will be called Ragged Glory II, and will be released as a double album on CD, vinyl and high-resolution digital, probably in 2019. He maintains that the album's release could possibly delay other planned projects.

]]>RepriseNeil Young has revealed that he's planning to release an expanded version of his acclaimed 1990 album with Crazy Horse, Ragged Glory.

In a post on his Neil Young Archives site, the folk-rock legend reports that the revamped collection "will be twice the size" of the original release, thanks to material from the sessions that's been rediscovered by frequent co-producer John Hanlon.

"Listening to these tracks is a real head-scratcher," Neil explains. "They are equal to anything on the existing record, maybe better. Possibly, the thought at the time was to have a single album and not include the songs from the last half of the unique 'set oriented' recording sessions."

Recalling the Ragged Glory sessions, Young says they "were unique because the band played a set of songs twice a day at Plywood Analog for a couple of weeks, then went back, listened and chose best tracks after the two weeks were up."

He adds that after the set of tunes that became Ragged Glory were played enough to have the best usable takes recorded, he and Crazy Horse, "having a great time, kept playing other songs...Five songs, with two versions of one, and one long extended take of another, yielded another 38 minutes of Crazy Horse classics, mostly undiscovered and unheard before."

Young says the revamped record will be called Ragged Glory II, and will be released as a double album on CD, vinyl and high-resolution digital, probably in 2019. He maintains that the album's release could possibly delay other planned projects.

Myriam SantosSteve Perry has had a big year and he's thanking his fans with a little holiday gift.

This year, the former Journey frontman released Traces, his first new album of original material in 24 years. He writes on Twitter and Instagram, "This has been a big year of firsts for me. In keeping with that spirit, I thought I'd record a little Christmas card song and send it out to you to thank you for all of your kindness in welcoming me back. Have yourself a merry little Christmas. I hope you enjoy it."

Along with that message, he's posted a version of the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" that runs just under two minutes. You also can check out the track on his official YouTube channel.

So far, there's no word on whether or not Perry will follow up the album with a tour.

Myriam SantosSteve Perry has had a big year and he's thanking his fans with a little holiday gift.

This year, the former Journey frontman released Traces, his first new album of original material in 24 years. He writes on Twitter and Instagram, "This has been a big year of firsts for me. In keeping with that spirit, I thought I'd record a little Christmas card song and send it out to you to thank you for all of your kindness in welcoming me back. Have yourself a merry little Christmas. I hope you enjoy it."

Along with that message, he's posted a version of the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" that runs just under two minutes. You also can check out the track on his official YouTube channel.

So far, there's no word on whether or not Perry will follow up the album with a tour.

]]>The Doobie Brothers among stars performing with contestants on "The Voice" finale tonighthttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/7f86a09e92dfba64d5b5475b11a1ca66
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/7f86a09e92dfba64d5b5475b11a1ca66Credit: Kelly A. SwiftSeason 15 of NBC's The Voice comes to a close with a two-part finale this week airing Monday at 8 p.m. ET and Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, and The Doobie Brothers will be among the guest musicians who will perform with the final four contestants.

According to an exclusive Billboard report, the veteran rockers will join Chris Kroeze, a Wisconsin musician on coach Blake Shelton's team, for a rendition of the band's 1973 hit "Long Train Runnin'" on tonight's program.

Kroeze previously performed the song on the November 26 episode of the popular singing competition. The other music stars slated to hit The Voice's stage with various finalists this week are R&B singer Kelly Rowland and country acts Rascal Flatts and Dan Shay.

The winner of The Voice's season 15 will be crowned during Tuesday night's two-hour finale. The show also will feature performances by current Voice coaches Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, as well as John Legend, Dierks Bentley, Halsey, DJ Marshmello, Bastille, Panic! at the Disco and more.

Last month, The Doobie Brothers played two historic concerts at the Beacon Theatre in New York City at which they performed their second and third studio albums -- 1972's Toulouse Street and 1973's The Captain and Me -- in their entirety. The band had never played any of its full albums live before. The Doobies have yet to confirm any 2019 tour dates.

]]>Credit: Kelly A. SwiftSeason 15 of NBC's The Voice comes to a close with a two-part finale this week airing Monday at 8 p.m. ET and Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, and The Doobie Brothers will be among the guest musicians who will perform with the final four contestants.

According to an exclusive Billboard report, the veteran rockers will join Chris Kroeze, a Wisconsin musician on coach Blake Shelton's team, for a rendition of the band's 1973 hit "Long Train Runnin'" on tonight's program.

Kroeze previously performed the song on the November 26 episode of the popular singing competition. The other music stars slated to hit The Voice's stage with various finalists this week are R&B singer Kelly Rowland and country acts Rascal Flatts and Dan Shay.

The winner of The Voice's season 15 will be crowned during Tuesday night's two-hour finale. The show also will feature performances by current Voice coaches Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, as well as John Legend, Dierks Bentley, Halsey, DJ Marshmello, Bastille, Panic! at the Disco and more.

Last month, The Doobie Brothers played two historic concerts at the Beacon Theatre in New York City at which they performed their second and third studio albums -- 1972's Toulouse Street and 1973's The Captain and Me -- in their entirety. The band had never played any of its full albums live before. The Doobies have yet to confirm any 2019 tour dates.

]]>Joe Osborn, bassist with The Wrecking Crew, dies at age 81http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/af11586066f124afdad69d65385ac0e9
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/af11586066f124afdad69d65385ac0e9Greg Campbell/WireImage for NARASJoe Osborn, who played bass for many years with the acclaimed collective of Los Angeles studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, died Friday of pancreatic cancer at age 81, reports Rolling Stone.

Danny Tedesco, director of the 2008 documentary The Wrecking Crew, confirmed Osborn's death to the magazine and also wrote a tribute to him on the film's official Facebook page.

Osborn served as an L.A. session bassist from 1964 to 1974. Among the many classic hits he played: Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge over Troubled Water," The Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'," Neil Diamond's "Holly Holy," The Fifth Dimension's "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," The Grass Roots' "Midnight Confessions," The Association's "Windy," Richard Harris' "MacArthur Park," America's "Ventura Highway" and The Carpenters' "Close to You."

As Tedesco explains in his tribute, the Louisiana-born Osborn began his career in the late 1950s playing guitar with rockabilly artist Dale Hawkins, and then spent four years playing bass in Ricky Nelson's band, contributing to such classic songs as "Hello Mary Lou" and "Travelin' Man."

After his stint in L.A., Joe relocated to Nashville, and became a highly sought-after session musician there, backing such artists as Kenny Rogers, Mel Tillis and Hank Williams, Jr. He also appeared on a few Neil Young albums, including the country-flavored Comes a Time and Old Ways.

"Over the years, he was always there when we needed him for a concert or screening [to promote the documentary]," writes Tedesco, whose late father, Tommy, played guitar with the Wrecking Crew.

"Even though he was a quiet man, I could see the sparkle in his eyes when he saw the love of his fans. I called him a gentle bear."

]]>Greg Campbell/WireImage for NARASJoe Osborn, who played bass for many years with the acclaimed collective of Los Angeles studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, died Friday of pancreatic cancer at age 81, reports Rolling Stone.

Danny Tedesco, director of the 2008 documentary The Wrecking Crew, confirmed Osborn's death to the magazine and also wrote a tribute to him on the film's official Facebook page.

Osborn served as an L.A. session bassist from 1964 to 1974. Among the many classic hits he played: Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge over Troubled Water," The Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'," Neil Diamond's "Holly Holy," The Fifth Dimension's "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," The Grass Roots' "Midnight Confessions," The Association's "Windy," Richard Harris' "MacArthur Park," America's "Ventura Highway" and The Carpenters' "Close to You."

As Tedesco explains in his tribute, the Louisiana-born Osborn began his career in the late 1950s playing guitar with rockabilly artist Dale Hawkins, and then spent four years playing bass in Ricky Nelson's band, contributing to such classic songs as "Hello Mary Lou" and "Travelin' Man."

After his stint in L.A., Joe relocated to Nashville, and became a highly sought-after session musician there, backing such artists as Kenny Rogers, Mel Tillis and Hank Williams, Jr. He also appeared on a few Neil Young albums, including the country-flavored Comes a Time and Old Ways.

"Over the years, he was always there when we needed him for a concert or screening [to promote the documentary]," writes Tedesco, whose late father, Tommy, played guitar with the Wrecking Crew.

"Even though he was a quiet man, I could see the sparkle in his eyes when he saw the love of his fans. I called him a gentle bear."

The short film was inspired by the anti-bullying message of the former Beatles star's tune, which appears on his recently released studio album, Egypt Station. The video, co-directed by Sir Paul's frequent tour photographer Brantley Gutierrez and veteran choreographer Ryan Heffington, features McCartney and Stone drawn into a surrealistic, cartoonish world where they're pursued by mime-like dancers donning black-and-white harlequin makeup.

"My hope is that if there are kids being bullied -- and there are…Maybe by listening to this song and watching this video, they might just think it's not as bad," Paul notes, "that it's the kind of thing you can just stand up to and laugh off and get through."

In conjunction with the song and video, McCartney is partnering with the activism-minded production company Creative Visions and other organizations to launch a new campaign dubbed #WhoCaresIDo that seeks to inspire people to promote positivity and stand up to bullying and negativity.

As part of the initiative's goal, Creative Visions is building a coalition of nonprofit contributors that help create organizations and resources to spread the song's compassionate message to homes, communities and workplaces.

"Millions of people around the world feel silenced, subjugated -- bullied -- and believe that no one cares," says Creative Visions founder Kathy Eldon. "Our intention with this campaign is to put the power of the song to work and inspire us to show up and care -- and let others know that we do care."

After being available exclusively on Apple Music for 24 hours, the "Who Cares" video will be viewable via other outlets starting Tuesday.

The short film was inspired by the anti-bullying message of the former Beatles star's tune, which appears on his recently released studio album, Egypt Station. The video, co-directed by Sir Paul's frequent tour photographer Brantley Gutierrez and veteran choreographer Ryan Heffington, features McCartney and Stone drawn into a surrealistic, cartoonish world where they're pursued by mime-like dancers donning black-and-white harlequin makeup.

"My hope is that if there are kids being bullied -- and there are…Maybe by listening to this song and watching this video, they might just think it's not as bad," Paul notes, "that it's the kind of thing you can just stand up to and laugh off and get through."

In conjunction with the song and video, McCartney is partnering with the activism-minded production company Creative Visions and other organizations to launch a new campaign dubbed #WhoCaresIDo that seeks to inspire people to promote positivity and stand up to bullying and negativity.

As part of the initiative's goal, Creative Visions is building a coalition of nonprofit contributors that help create organizations and resources to spread the song's compassionate message to homes, communities and workplaces.

"Millions of people around the world feel silenced, subjugated -- bullied -- and believe that no one cares," says Creative Visions founder Kathy Eldon. "Our intention with this campaign is to put the power of the song to work and inspire us to show up and care -- and let others know that we do care."

After being available exclusively on Apple Music for 24 hours, the "Who Cares" video will be viewable via other outlets starting Tuesday.

Billboard reports -- and fan-recorded video shows -- that Wood and Starr hit the stage with McCartney and his band to play a rousing rendition of The Beatles' "Get Back." At the start of the performance, Sir Paul first brought out Ronnie and then brought Ringo on stage, announcing to the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, the ever-fantastic Mr. Ringo Starr!"

Starr hugged Wood and McCartney and flashed his trademark peace signs to the audience before jumping behind a second drum kit set up directly behind his old band mate.

At the end of the song, Ringo hugged Paul and Ronnie again, then came up to the mic and told the crowd: "I don't know about you, it's a thrill for me. Peace and love, everybody, and have a Merry Christmas! Thank you!"

According to Billboard, this marked the first time McCartney and Starr performed together at a concert in England since 2002. More recently, the duo played several songs together at the 2015 Rock & Rock Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, where Sir Paul inducted Ringo into the Hall in conjunction with him receiving the Award for Musical Excellence.

McCartney will launch the 2019 edition of his Freshen Up Tour with a March 20 concert in Santiago, Chile. He'll begin a U.S. leg of the trek on May 23 in New Orleans.

Billboard reports -- and fan-recorded video shows -- that Wood and Starr hit the stage with McCartney and his band to play a rousing rendition of The Beatles' "Get Back." At the start of the performance, Sir Paul first brought out Ronnie and then brought Ringo on stage, announcing to the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, the ever-fantastic Mr. Ringo Starr!"

Starr hugged Wood and McCartney and flashed his trademark peace signs to the audience before jumping behind a second drum kit set up directly behind his old band mate.

At the end of the song, Ringo hugged Paul and Ronnie again, then came up to the mic and told the crowd: "I don't know about you, it's a thrill for me. Peace and love, everybody, and have a Merry Christmas! Thank you!"

According to Billboard, this marked the first time McCartney and Starr performed together at a concert in England since 2002. More recently, the duo played several songs together at the 2015 Rock & Rock Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, where Sir Paul inducted Ringo into the Hall in conjunction with him receiving the Award for Musical Excellence.

McCartney will launch the 2019 edition of his Freshen Up Tour with a March 20 concert in Santiago, Chile. He'll begin a U.S. leg of the trek on May 23 in New Orleans.

]]>Watch video of Heart performing with Dave Navarro from band's upcoming concert video "Live in Atlantic City"http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/72df6ef425715e203d94f397e387552e
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/72df6ef425715e203d94f397e387552eearMUSICHeart has unveiled a new preview of its upcoming concert video, Live in Atlantic City, featuring the band performing the title track of its 1980 album Bébé Le Strange with help from Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro. The clip has been posted on the earMUSIC label's YouTube channel.

As previously reported, Live in Atlantic Citywill be released on January 25, 2019, in multiple audio and video configurations. The concert, which took place in March 2006 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, originally was filmed for an episode of the VH1 series Decades Rock Live!

At the show, Heart played a set featuring many of its hits, as well as a few cover tunes. A variety of musical guests hit the stage with the band, including Navarro, Alice in Chains, Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, and country stars Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson.

In addition to "Bébé Le Strange," Navarro lent his guitar talents to renditions of "Straight On" and "Crazy on You," as well as to a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Misty Mountain Hop." Alice in Chains played two of their own well-known tunes -- "Would?" and "Rooster" -- with Heart and McKagan. Wainwright sang "Dog & Butterfly" with Heart, Gretchen Wilson teamed up with the group for "Even It Up" and a version of the Led Zeppelin classic "Rock 'n' Roll," and Underwood joined the band to belt out the power ballad "Alone."

Live in Atlantic City will be available on CD, vinyl LP, DVD and Blu-ray. The DVD and Blu-ray will include a bonus video feature called Heart Confidential.

In October, another video clip from Live in Atlantic City featuring Heart performing its 2004 song "Lost Angel" was posted on earMUSIC's YouTube channel.

]]>earMUSICHeart has unveiled a new preview of its upcoming concert video, Live in Atlantic City, featuring the band performing the title track of its 1980 album Bébé Le Strange with help from Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro. The clip has been posted on the earMUSIC label's YouTube channel.

As previously reported, Live in Atlantic Citywill be released on January 25, 2019, in multiple audio and video configurations. The concert, which took place in March 2006 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, originally was filmed for an episode of the VH1 series Decades Rock Live!

At the show, Heart played a set featuring many of its hits, as well as a few cover tunes. A variety of musical guests hit the stage with the band, including Navarro, Alice in Chains, Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, and country stars Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson.

In addition to "Bébé Le Strange," Navarro lent his guitar talents to renditions of "Straight On" and "Crazy on You," as well as to a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Misty Mountain Hop." Alice in Chains played two of their own well-known tunes -- "Would?" and "Rooster" -- with Heart and McKagan. Wainwright sang "Dog & Butterfly" with Heart, Gretchen Wilson teamed up with the group for "Even It Up" and a version of the Led Zeppelin classic "Rock 'n' Roll," and Underwood joined the band to belt out the power ballad "Alone."

Live in Atlantic City will be available on CD, vinyl LP, DVD and Blu-ray. The DVD and Blu-ray will include a bonus video feature called Heart Confidential.

In October, another video clip from Live in Atlantic City featuring Heart performing its 2004 song "Lost Angel" was posted on earMUSIC's YouTube channel.

]]>Sting, Joe Elliot, Billy Gibbons, Skynyrd members featured on new season of "Speakeasy" interview serieshttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/4f34d1a8f62b9bb56ac346e4c0f52922
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/4f34d1a8f62b9bb56ac346e4c0f52922Credit: Jim BelmontThe fourth season of the public-television interview series Speakeasy premieres in January, and among the music stars featured on the six new episodes are Sting, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael McDonald and Lenny Kravitz. Each episode of the hour-long show features one or more well-known artist conversing about various topics with a friend at a small New York venue.

The new season kicks off January 7 on select public-TV stations and January 13 on the WORLD public-television channel with an episode featuring Sting and his recent collaborator Shaggy, with whom he recorded the new reggae-flavored album 44/876. On the program, the two artists will discuss the making of the record, their Jamaican connection, James Bond, Miles Davis and more.

The other Speakeasy episodes will feature Elliott chatting with Rolling Stone writer/editor David Fricke; Gibbons talking with radio personality Eric Holland; Skynyrd's Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke in conversation with music journalist Rob Tannenbaum; McDonald being interviewed by his one-time producer Russ Titelman; and Kravitz talking with his pal Sean Lennon.

Full episodes of Speakeasy also will be streamed at SpeakEasyTalks.com. You can check out preview clips of Sting and Shaggy's conversation at Front and Center's official YouTube channel.

Rossington says of his and his Skynyrd band mates' experience taking part in an episode of the program, "We had a blast doing Speakeasy. We've been reminiscing a lot on our farewell tour this year and it was so cool to sit down with fans in such a small theater and share some of those memories with them."

]]>Credit: Jim BelmontThe fourth season of the public-television interview series Speakeasy premieres in January, and among the music stars featured on the six new episodes are Sting, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael McDonald and Lenny Kravitz. Each episode of the hour-long show features one or more well-known artist conversing about various topics with a friend at a small New York venue.

The new season kicks off January 7 on select public-TV stations and January 13 on the WORLD public-television channel with an episode featuring Sting and his recent collaborator Shaggy, with whom he recorded the new reggae-flavored album 44/876. On the program, the two artists will discuss the making of the record, their Jamaican connection, James Bond, Miles Davis and more.

The other Speakeasy episodes will feature Elliott chatting with Rolling Stone writer/editor David Fricke; Gibbons talking with radio personality Eric Holland; Skynyrd's Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke in conversation with music journalist Rob Tannenbaum; McDonald being interviewed by his one-time producer Russ Titelman; and Kravitz talking with his pal Sean Lennon.

Full episodes of Speakeasy also will be streamed at SpeakEasyTalks.com. You can check out preview clips of Sting and Shaggy's conversation at Front and Center's official YouTube channel.

Rossington says of his and his Skynyrd band mates' experience taking part in an episode of the program, "We had a blast doing Speakeasy. We've been reminiscing a lot on our farewell tour this year and it was so cool to sit down with fans in such a small theater and share some of those memories with them."

]]>"Springsteen on Broadway" show set to close on Saturday, Netflix special premieres Sundayhttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/d3a9682e04a81375cd87b1962c8c69af
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/d3a9682e04a81375cd87b1962c8c69afCredit: Rob DeMartinThis weekend is an eventful one for Bruce Springsteen, who will give the final performance of his long-running stage show Springsteen on Broadway on Saturday, a few hours before a Netflix special of the same name premieres on the streaming service -- at 3:01 a.m. ET.

The Springsteen on Broadway special features a full performance of the rock legend's show at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City, shot in front of a private audience in July of this year. The production was written by The Boss and combines spoken-word segments from his 2016 memoir, Born to Run, with stripped-down renditions of some of his original tunes. Bruce's wife, E Street Band backing singer Patti Scialfa, makes a special appearance, singing two tunes with her husband during the show.

The special was directed and co-produced by Thom Zimny, who previously has worked on various Springsteen documentaries, as well as the 2018 HBO doc Elvis Presley: The Searcher.

The Springsteen on Broadway show opened in October 2017, and has been one of the hottest tickets on Broadway since its premiere. In June, Bruce was presented with a special Tony Award honoring the production.

Here is the full track list of Springsteen on Broadway soundtrack:

"Growin' Up"*"My Hometown"*"My Father's House"*"The Wish"*"Thunder Road"*"The Promised Land"*"Born in the U.S.A."*"Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"*"Tougher than the Rest" -- with Patti Scialfa*"Brilliant Disguise" -- with Patti Scialfa*"Long Time Comin'"*"The Ghost of Tom Joad"*"The Rising""Dancing in the Dark"*"Land of Hope and Dreams""Born to Run"*

]]>Credit: Rob DeMartinThis weekend is an eventful one for Bruce Springsteen, who will give the final performance of his long-running stage show Springsteen on Broadway on Saturday, a few hours before a Netflix special of the same name premieres on the streaming service -- at 3:01 a.m. ET.

The Springsteen on Broadway special features a full performance of the rock legend's show at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City, shot in front of a private audience in July of this year. The production was written by The Boss and combines spoken-word segments from his 2016 memoir, Born to Run, with stripped-down renditions of some of his original tunes. Bruce's wife, E Street Band backing singer Patti Scialfa, makes a special appearance, singing two tunes with her husband during the show.

The special was directed and co-produced by Thom Zimny, who previously has worked on various Springsteen documentaries, as well as the 2018 HBO doc Elvis Presley: The Searcher.

The Springsteen on Broadway show opened in October 2017, and has been one of the hottest tickets on Broadway since its premiere. In June, Bruce was presented with a special Tony Award honoring the production.

Here is the full track list of Springsteen on Broadway soundtrack:

"Growin' Up"*"My Hometown"*"My Father's House"*"The Wish"*"Thunder Road"*"The Promised Land"*"Born in the U.S.A."*"Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"*"Tougher than the Rest" -- with Patti Scialfa*"Brilliant Disguise" -- with Patti Scialfa*"Long Time Comin'"*"The Ghost of Tom Joad"*"The Rising""Dancing in the Dark"*"Land of Hope and Dreams""Born to Run"*

The 15-second clip, which has been posted on Sir Paul's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, shows glimpses of McCartney and Stone in a few theatrically cartoonish scenarios. At one point, Paul and Emma -- who's wearing a bright-orange wig and black-and-white facepaint -- are seen driving in a cardboard-cutout car as a group of actors wearing similar black-and-white faces chase them while flailing their arms in the air.

"Who Cares" is featured on McCartney's latest studio album, Egypt Station. In a "Words Between the Tracks" YouTube feature promoting the record that was posted in September, Paul discusses what the song is about.

"I was imagining young fans, or young people generally, who might hear this and who are going through some sort of problem where they're being picked on," McCartney says. "And these days it would be internet bullying, trolls and all that…I know that happens all over the world to millions of people, so my thing was to try and help, almost give some sort of advice."

The 15-second clip, which has been posted on Sir Paul's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, shows glimpses of McCartney and Stone in a few theatrically cartoonish scenarios. At one point, Paul and Emma -- who's wearing a bright-orange wig and black-and-white facepaint -- are seen driving in a cardboard-cutout car as a group of actors wearing similar black-and-white faces chase them while flailing their arms in the air.

"Who Cares" is featured on McCartney's latest studio album, Egypt Station. In a "Words Between the Tracks" YouTube feature promoting the record that was posted in September, Paul discusses what the song is about.

"I was imagining young fans, or young people generally, who might hear this and who are going through some sort of problem where they're being picked on," McCartney says. "And these days it would be internet bullying, trolls and all that…I know that happens all over the world to millions of people, so my thing was to try and help, almost give some sort of advice."

]]>Stephen Stills to receive honorary doctorate from University of Floridahttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/e1a676724b7426c93baeec7f1b3a980e
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/e1a676724b7426c93baeec7f1b3a980eCredit: Eleanor StillsFolk-rock legend Stephen Stills will visit his former hometown of Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday where he will be presented with an honorary doctorate of music from the University of Florida during the school's fall commencement.

Stills, who lived in Gainesville during the 1950s and early '60s and briefly was enrolled in the U. of Florida, also will be a speaker at the ceremony, to be held at the college's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

The event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET, and will be streamed live at commencement.ufl.edu.

Stephen's many musical achievements include being twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as a founding member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash. He also has enjoyed a successful solo career and most recently he's toured as a duo with folk great Judy Collins in support of their 2017 collaborative album, Everybody Knows.

As a supporter of the University of Florida, Stills donated money to help fund the construction of what is now called the George Steinbrenner Band Building, which houses a rehearsal room named in his honor.

Stills, who lived in Gainesville during the 1950s and early '60s and briefly was enrolled in the U. of Florida, also will be a speaker at the ceremony, to be held at the college's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

The event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET, and will be streamed live at commencement.ufl.edu.

Stephen's many musical achievements include being twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as a founding member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash. He also has enjoyed a successful solo career and most recently he's toured as a duo with folk great Judy Collins in support of their 2017 collaborative album, Everybody Knows.

As a supporter of the University of Florida, Stills donated money to help fund the construction of what is now called the George Steinbrenner Band Building, which houses a rehearsal room named in his honor.

]]>Green Day relives life on the road in new "Youngblood" videohttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/1d6724cc93761a20f23644cb55ccb756
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/1d6724cc93761a20f23644cb55ccb756ABC/Heidi GutmanGreen Day has premiered the video for "Youngblood," a track off of the punk trio's latest album, 2016's Revolution Radio.

The clip features live footage from Green Day's Revolution Radio tour and features a whole lot of backstage shenanigans. You can watch it now on YouTube.

Green Day stayed mostly quiet in 2018, though frontman Billie Joe Armstrong pursued a number of different side projects, including his band The Longshot. However, it looks like they'll return in a big way for 2019, as they've been rehearsing some of their classic albums in full, such as 1994's Dookie.

Additionally, Armstrong revealed in a recent Instagram Live session that he's writing new Green Day songs.

]]>ABC/Heidi GutmanGreen Day has premiered the video for "Youngblood," a track off of the punk trio's latest album, 2016's Revolution Radio.

The clip features live footage from Green Day's Revolution Radio tour and features a whole lot of backstage shenanigans. You can watch it now on YouTube.

Green Day stayed mostly quiet in 2018, though frontman Billie Joe Armstrong pursued a number of different side projects, including his band The Longshot. However, it looks like they'll return in a big way for 2019, as they've been rehearsing some of their classic albums in full, such as 1994's Dookie.

Additionally, Armstrong revealed in a recent Instagram Live session that he's writing new Green Day songs.

The performance, which was part of The View's annual holiday episode, featured the chat show's co-hosts singing backing vocals.

After the performance, Adams revealed that he plans to release a new studio album in March 2019 titled Shine a Light, and announced exclusively that it will include a duet with Jennifer Lopez. Bryan also gave a shout-out to J.Lo's mother, who was in the audience.

Adams will kick off the New Year with a tour of his home country, Canada, which begins January 22 in Moncton, New Brunswick. He then will launch a U.K. trek in support of Shine a Light in February. Love has a series of holiday shows lined up this month in the northeastern U.S.

The performance, which was part of The View's annual holiday episode, featured the chat show's co-hosts singing backing vocals.

After the performance, Adams revealed that he plans to release a new studio album in March 2019 titled Shine a Light, and announced exclusively that it will include a duet with Jennifer Lopez. Bryan also gave a shout-out to J.Lo's mother, who was in the audience.

Adams will kick off the New Year with a tour of his home country, Canada, which begins January 22 in Moncton, New Brunswick. He then will launch a U.K. trek in support of Shine a Light in February. Love has a series of holiday shows lined up this month in the northeastern U.S.

]]>Watch official footage of Pearl Jam's live "Search and Destroy" cover, featuring Soundgarden's Kim Thayil &amp; morehttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/14dc641834da09d99eb9f0bdcbf5a9da
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/14dc641834da09d99eb9f0bdcbf5a9daABC/Craig SjodinOver the summer, Pearl Jam played two shows in their home town of Seattle. For the second show they were joined by a trio of fellow grunge veterans: Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, and Mudhoney's Mark Arm and Steve Turner.

During the show, they all teamed up for a cover of the Stooges classic "Search and Destroy," and you can watch official footage of the performance now on YouTube.

Pearl Jam released the "Search and Destroy" video as part of their 12 Days of PJ promotion in honor of the holiday season. Each day, the band is sharing exclusive live videos from their 2018 tour. Earlier this week, they shared footage of their performance of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" with Jack White in Portugal.

Earlier this year, Pearl Jam released a new song called "Can't Deny Me." The grunge icons are thought to be working on a new album, the follow-up to 2013's Lightning Bolt, but the status of that material remains unknown.

]]>ABC/Craig SjodinOver the summer, Pearl Jam played two shows in their home town of Seattle. For the second show they were joined by a trio of fellow grunge veterans: Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, and Mudhoney's Mark Arm and Steve Turner.

During the show, they all teamed up for a cover of the Stooges classic "Search and Destroy," and you can watch official footage of the performance now on YouTube.

Pearl Jam released the "Search and Destroy" video as part of their 12 Days of PJ promotion in honor of the holiday season. Each day, the band is sharing exclusive live videos from their 2018 tour. Earlier this week, they shared footage of their performance of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" with Jack White in Portugal.

Earlier this year, Pearl Jam released a new song called "Can't Deny Me." The grunge icons are thought to be working on a new album, the follow-up to 2013's Lightning Bolt, but the status of that material remains unknown.

]]>Eric Clapton's unexpected new Christmas album was his wife's ideahttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/1f83c401f18339046ce285d072adac13
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/1f83c401f18339046ce285d072adac13Brushbranch/Surfdog, EPC EnterprisesOne of this year's most unexpected Christmas albums has beenHappy Xmas by Eric Clapton. It includes one original tune, some obscure covers, and classics such as "Silent Night" and "White Christmas." The rock legend explains that the project grew out of his love of Christmas songs...but the whole thing was his wife's idea.

"I do a Christmas playlist every year, different genres, either jazz or swing or modern rock," Clapton explains. "This last one, it was country, I think. Which led my wife, Malia, to say, 'You should do a Christmas album.'"

That inspired Clapton to scour the internet, looking for offbeat holiday songs for the project, as well as for ideas on how to give legendary tunes like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Away in a Manger" a unique spin. He's pleased with how the album came out, but admits it won't bother him if his fans don't like it.

"I do [my music] for me," he says. "And if I'm satisfied with what we've done...I mean, maybe this is not the right thing to say -- but I don't care if anybody else likes it. If they do, that's icing on the cake, but for me, I've done something I'm really proud of."

While the legendary guitarist has certainly led a life filled with sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Clapton is the first to admit that he has a real sentimental appreciation for Christmas and its accompanying traditions.

"Christmas for me is snow, a roaring fire, a few chestnuts knocking about and a huge turkey," he admits. "My wife is an incredible cook, so she will lay on the best Christmas lunch. And a perfect tree...I mean, all the classic things."

]]>Brushbranch/Surfdog, EPC EnterprisesOne of this year's most unexpected Christmas albums has beenHappy Xmas by Eric Clapton. It includes one original tune, some obscure covers, and classics such as "Silent Night" and "White Christmas." The rock legend explains that the project grew out of his love of Christmas songs...but the whole thing was his wife's idea.

"I do a Christmas playlist every year, different genres, either jazz or swing or modern rock," Clapton explains. "This last one, it was country, I think. Which led my wife, Malia, to say, 'You should do a Christmas album.'"

That inspired Clapton to scour the internet, looking for offbeat holiday songs for the project, as well as for ideas on how to give legendary tunes like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Away in a Manger" a unique spin. He's pleased with how the album came out, but admits it won't bother him if his fans don't like it.

"I do [my music] for me," he says. "And if I'm satisfied with what we've done...I mean, maybe this is not the right thing to say -- but I don't care if anybody else likes it. If they do, that's icing on the cake, but for me, I've done something I'm really proud of."

While the legendary guitarist has certainly led a life filled with sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Clapton is the first to admit that he has a real sentimental appreciation for Christmas and its accompanying traditions.

"Christmas for me is snow, a roaring fire, a few chestnuts knocking about and a huge turkey," he admits. "My wife is an incredible cook, so she will lay on the best Christmas lunch. And a perfect tree...I mean, all the classic things."

Miley told host Jimmy Fallon the nearly 50-year-old song is just as timely today.

"We wanted to do a Christmas song," she explained, "and I don't think anything [speak louder to] what's going on right now than about you know, 'War Is Over.'"

Adds Cyrus, "I've always loved John and Yoko. I'm such a big Yoko fan, and so, it's been amazing to work with [Sean]."

In addition to his famous pedigree, Miley said Sean's voice "is just so special," adding, "I think, more than just inheriting the voice or you know, the way he looks...it's about the magic that you know, he has and I think that is what he's inherited more than anything."

Miley also announced the three of them will perform the song on this weekend's Saturday Night Live, when she and Ronson will be the music guests.

Miley, who lost her Malibu home in last month's California wildfires, told Fallon that she came out of the experience with something even more valuable.

"When you remember things that you loved and lost, whether it's photos or old Elvis [Presley] records or something my dad's given me, it doesn't make it easier, she said, but being able to go back and rebuild this together, you know, be stronger together...it's given a really beautiful light at the end of something pretty dark."

Cyrus also joined Fallon for a “Name That Song Challenge,” where they competed to try to guess random songs Tonight Show house band The Roots were playing, one instrument at a time.

]]>Andrew Lipovsky/NBCMiley Cyrus used her appearance on Thursday's Tonight Show to announce the release of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," a remake of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1971 single, featuring Mark Ronson and John and Yoko's son, Sean Ono Lennon.

Miley told host Jimmy Fallon the nearly 50-year-old song is just as timely today.

"We wanted to do a Christmas song," she explained, "and I don't think anything [speak louder to] what's going on right now than about you know, 'War Is Over.'"

Adds Cyrus, "I've always loved John and Yoko. I'm such a big Yoko fan, and so, it's been amazing to work with [Sean]."

In addition to his famous pedigree, Miley said Sean's voice "is just so special," adding, "I think, more than just inheriting the voice or you know, the way he looks...it's about the magic that you know, he has and I think that is what he's inherited more than anything."

Miley also announced the three of them will perform the song on this weekend's Saturday Night Live, when she and Ronson will be the music guests.

Miley, who lost her Malibu home in last month's California wildfires, told Fallon that she came out of the experience with something even more valuable.

"When you remember things that you loved and lost, whether it's photos or old Elvis [Presley] records or something my dad's given me, it doesn't make it easier, she said, but being able to go back and rebuild this together, you know, be stronger together...it's given a really beautiful light at the end of something pretty dark."

Cyrus also joined Fallon for a “Name That Song Challenge,” where they competed to try to guess random songs Tonight Show house band The Roots were playing, one instrument at a time.

]]>Carlos Santana hosts new MasterClass tutorial on how to become a supernatural guitar playerhttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/17b27a9310292ff0beb14726d799b228
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/17b27a9310292ff0beb14726d799b228Courtesy of MasterClassCarlos Santana is the latest celebrity to share his expertise by hosting a tutorial on the MasterClass website.

In his class, called "Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul of Guitar," the 71-year-old rock legend discusses his spiritual approach to playing his instrument, how he helped create some of his band's classic songs and much more.

Carlos tells ABC Radio that the main goal of his MasterClass feature is to explain to aspiring musicians "how to get inside the note…how to make notes be gravity-free and outside of time."

Santana maintains that many musicians are too concerned about technical aspects of the guitar, and should focus more on channeling their emotions into the instrument.

"I demonstrate and present how important it is to not be trapped with how many pedals you use on the floor," he explains. "Unplug from there and go straight to the amplifier and make your…whole physical body…create the sound with your fingers that gives people chills, make[s] people cry and laugh at the same time."

Among the Santana songs that Carlos demonstrates and discusses in the tutorial are "Oye Como Va," "Black Magic Woman," "Smooth" and "Maria, Maria."

Carlos also name checks other artists who he feels approached music in a similar way, include Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, John Lennon, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye.

"They're not the flavor of the second. They stay here for ever," Santana says. "[T]he reason that all of them are here still, and relevant, is because the music that they created...[is] able to penetrate people's hearts."

A single MasterClass costs $90, while a $180 annual payment will give you access to all available tutorials. Carlos' class features 16 lessons and a workbook. Visit MasterClass.com/cs for more information.

]]>Courtesy of MasterClassCarlos Santana is the latest celebrity to share his expertise by hosting a tutorial on the MasterClass website.

In his class, called "Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul of Guitar," the 71-year-old rock legend discusses his spiritual approach to playing his instrument, how he helped create some of his band's classic songs and much more.

Carlos tells ABC Radio that the main goal of his MasterClass feature is to explain to aspiring musicians "how to get inside the note…how to make notes be gravity-free and outside of time."

Santana maintains that many musicians are too concerned about technical aspects of the guitar, and should focus more on channeling their emotions into the instrument.

"I demonstrate and present how important it is to not be trapped with how many pedals you use on the floor," he explains. "Unplug from there and go straight to the amplifier and make your…whole physical body…create the sound with your fingers that gives people chills, make[s] people cry and laugh at the same time."

Among the Santana songs that Carlos demonstrates and discusses in the tutorial are "Oye Como Va," "Black Magic Woman," "Smooth" and "Maria, Maria."

Carlos also name checks other artists who he feels approached music in a similar way, include Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, John Lennon, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye.

"They're not the flavor of the second. They stay here for ever," Santana says. "[T]he reason that all of them are here still, and relevant, is because the music that they created...[is] able to penetrate people's hearts."

A single MasterClass costs $90, while a $180 annual payment will give you access to all available tutorials. Carlos' class features 16 lessons and a workbook. Visit MasterClass.com/cs for more information.

]]>David Lee Roth hints that Van Halen may tour in 2019, could possibly play Yankee Stadiumhttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/1a53edf65003367529c8281d9a72379d
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/1a53edf65003367529c8281d9a72379dEthan Miller/Getty Images via ABCLittle has been heard from Van Halen since its last tour ended in October 2015, but in a new interview with Vulture, frontman David Lee Roth drops major hints that the band will be hitting the road again in 2019.

According to the article, the first indication Roth gave that something was brewing with Van Halen occurred when he came to Vulture's offices in New York City for the interview and paid a visit to the copy-editing department.

While there, he commented, "When we come back through town in the summertime and do the original thing, maybe somewhere sportin', maybe with somebody famous…I'll make sure we get you all tickets so you can see what we do for gainful employment."

Roth later told the interviewer that his band will be "playing where the Yankees play."

Asked if he could confirm that Van Halen had plans to play Yankee Stadium, Dave backtracked, saying, "If I say something on tape here and everybody goes, 'Oh, this leaked…' But, the band will be -- I can't say."

He then added, "I can say that I contacted colleagues about being part of the show: Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Jason Aldean, the Foo Fighters, [country stars Eric] Church and [Chris] Stapleton. And they all said that, if everything happens, they would certainly be involved."

Roth also gave some insight into why there are always long gaps between Van Halen tours.

"You can't keep serving it every year," he explained. "We're on a James Bond schedule, every three-and-a-half summers, so you don't go, 'Weren't you just here?' and then we'd start selling fewer tickets."

Also in the Vulture interview, Roth discussed a new business venture he's launched, Ink the Original, a line of skincare products made to keep tattoos from fading.

]]>Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCLittle has been heard from Van Halen since its last tour ended in October 2015, but in a new interview with Vulture, frontman David Lee Roth drops major hints that the band will be hitting the road again in 2019.

According to the article, the first indication Roth gave that something was brewing with Van Halen occurred when he came to Vulture's offices in New York City for the interview and paid a visit to the copy-editing department.

While there, he commented, "When we come back through town in the summertime and do the original thing, maybe somewhere sportin', maybe with somebody famous…I'll make sure we get you all tickets so you can see what we do for gainful employment."

Roth later told the interviewer that his band will be "playing where the Yankees play."

Asked if he could confirm that Van Halen had plans to play Yankee Stadium, Dave backtracked, saying, "If I say something on tape here and everybody goes, 'Oh, this leaked…' But, the band will be -- I can't say."

He then added, "I can say that I contacted colleagues about being part of the show: Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Jason Aldean, the Foo Fighters, [country stars Eric] Church and [Chris] Stapleton. And they all said that, if everything happens, they would certainly be involved."

Roth also gave some insight into why there are always long gaps between Van Halen tours.

"You can't keep serving it every year," he explained. "We're on a James Bond schedule, every three-and-a-half summers, so you don't go, 'Weren't you just here?' and then we'd start selling fewer tickets."

Also in the Vulture interview, Roth discussed a new business venture he's launched, Ink the Original, a line of skincare products made to keep tattoos from fading.

The Piano Man will usher in his seventh decade on May 9, 2019, by performing at New York's Madison Square Garden, the site of his monthly residency since 2014. This performance will be Joel's 110th career performance at the legendary venue.

Citi card members will get first crack at pre-sale tickets starting Monday, December 17 at 10 a.m. ET. You can also get pre-sale tickets by registering for Ticketmaster's Verified Fan program; registration for that is now open, and the pre-sale starts on Wednesday, December 19.

Don't want to bother with all that? Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 21 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com.

In May of 2014, Joel celebrated his 65th birthday onstage at the Garden, where he welcomed guests like Jimmy Fallon and Howard Stern. He told the crowd that night, "Welcome to my birthday party! I'm supposed to retire at this age... or at least not have the name 'Billy!'"

Joel's frenemy Elton John also has done the Madison Square Garden birthday gig thing: He turned 60 onstage at the venue on March 25, 2007.

The Piano Man will usher in his seventh decade on May 9, 2019, by performing at New York's Madison Square Garden, the site of his monthly residency since 2014. This performance will be Joel's 110th career performance at the legendary venue.

Citi card members will get first crack at pre-sale tickets starting Monday, December 17 at 10 a.m. ET. You can also get pre-sale tickets by registering for Ticketmaster's Verified Fan program; registration for that is now open, and the pre-sale starts on Wednesday, December 19.

Don't want to bother with all that? Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 21 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com.

In May of 2014, Joel celebrated his 65th birthday onstage at the Garden, where he welcomed guests like Jimmy Fallon and Howard Stern. He told the crowd that night, "Welcome to my birthday party! I'm supposed to retire at this age... or at least not have the name 'Billy!'"

Joel's frenemy Elton John also has done the Madison Square Garden birthday gig thing: He turned 60 onstage at the venue on March 25, 2007.

]]>Stevie Nicks, Zombies members, Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry react to Rock Hall inductionhttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/17ece2aeec15122ac585a4d2f796076f
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/17ece2aeec15122ac585a4d2f796076fCourtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Jacob Blickenstaff/TCI Artists; Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 inductees were announced earlier today, and a number of the honorees have commented on the happy news in interviews, or by posting on their social media accounts or via interviews.

Stevie Nicks, who will become the first female artist to be inducted twice into the Rock Hall -- having previously been honored as a member of Fleetwood Mac -- writes on her Twitter feed, "I have a lot to say about this -- but I will save those words for later. For now I will just say, I have been in a band since 1968. To be recognized for my solo work makes me take a deep breath and smile. It's a glorious feeling."

The Zombies had been eligible for induction for 30 years, and were nominated four times before being chosen for the honor. Founding vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent spoke separately with Rolling Stone about how it feels to finally be acknowledged by the Rock Hall.

"I've tried to be fairly philosophical about it and tell myself that if we don't get inducted, it's just a bit of fun," Blunstone explained. "But of course when you're actually inducted everything changes and you think, 'This is a career-defining…a life-defining moment.'"

Argent notes, "To think that…I'm on the same roster as Miles Davis, Ray Charles and all my heroes that have been inducted…it just feels like a complete honor."

Meanwhile, Roxy Music front man Bryan Ferry, speaking for his old band, writes on his own Twitter feed, "We are delighted to accept this prestigious award on behalf of everyone who has been involved in the world of Roxy Music -- musicians, engineers, producers, designers and numerous people behind the scenes… and of course our loyal fans."

]]>Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Jacob Blickenstaff/TCI Artists; Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 inductees were announced earlier today, and a number of the honorees have commented on the happy news in interviews, or by posting on their social media accounts or via interviews.

Stevie Nicks, who will become the first female artist to be inducted twice into the Rock Hall -- having previously been honored as a member of Fleetwood Mac -- writes on her Twitter feed, "I have a lot to say about this -- but I will save those words for later. For now I will just say, I have been in a band since 1968. To be recognized for my solo work makes me take a deep breath and smile. It's a glorious feeling."

The Zombies had been eligible for induction for 30 years, and were nominated four times before being chosen for the honor. Founding vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent spoke separately with Rolling Stone about how it feels to finally be acknowledged by the Rock Hall.

"I've tried to be fairly philosophical about it and tell myself that if we don't get inducted, it's just a bit of fun," Blunstone explained. "But of course when you're actually inducted everything changes and you think, 'This is a career-defining…a life-defining moment.'"

Argent notes, "To think that…I'm on the same roster as Miles Davis, Ray Charles and all my heroes that have been inducted…it just feels like a complete honor."

Meanwhile, Roxy Music front man Bryan Ferry, speaking for his old band, writes on his own Twitter feed, "We are delighted to accept this prestigious award on behalf of everyone who has been involved in the world of Roxy Music -- musicians, engineers, producers, designers and numerous people behind the scenes… and of course our loyal fans."

]]>John Mellencamp says fianc&eacute;e Meg Ryan is "the funniest woman I ever met"http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/0df3d0986cf00b6d1856b05c8eecb664
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/0df3d0986cf00b6d1856b05c8eecb664James Devaney/GC ImagesMeg Ryan announced last month that she was engaged to her off-again, on-again boyfriend John Mellencamp. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer generally has kept quiet about his relationship with the famous actress, but he opened up a bit about her in an interview that aired this morning on NBC's Today show.

Asked about his love life, Mellencamp said of Ryan, "I'm engaged at 67 to a very funny woman; funniest woman I ever met."

As for why it took a while before the couple decided to tie the knot, the singer/songwriter admitted, "One could well imagine I'm not the easiest guy to get along with, so let's leave it at that."

Also during the conversation, Mellencamp admitted that he bought an apartment in New York City -- where the interview was being conducted -- so he could have a place to paint when he came to the Big Apple to visit Ryan.

The couple first dated from 2011 through 2014, then rekindled their romance last year.

Also during the Today interview, Mellencamp also revealed plans for an interesting new project: a stage production based on one of his most famous songs.

"We're getting ready to mount 'Jack and Diane' as a Broadway… musical," he says. "Every problem that this country's going through today is in that musical. This is not a jukebox musical. My ambitions are set very high, as close to [John] Steinbeck as we can get it in today's world, with these two kids."

John previously tried his hand at musical theater in 2012 with Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, a collaboration with author Stephen King and producer T Bone Burnett.

Mellencamp recently released a new covers compilation called Other People's Stuff; he'll promote the album with a U.S. tour kicking off in February.

]]>James Devaney/GC ImagesMeg Ryan announced last month that she was engaged to her off-again, on-again boyfriend John Mellencamp. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer generally has kept quiet about his relationship with the famous actress, but he opened up a bit about her in an interview that aired this morning on NBC's Today show.

Asked about his love life, Mellencamp said of Ryan, "I'm engaged at 67 to a very funny woman; funniest woman I ever met."

As for why it took a while before the couple decided to tie the knot, the singer/songwriter admitted, "One could well imagine I'm not the easiest guy to get along with, so let's leave it at that."

Also during the conversation, Mellencamp admitted that he bought an apartment in New York City -- where the interview was being conducted -- so he could have a place to paint when he came to the Big Apple to visit Ryan.

The couple first dated from 2011 through 2014, then rekindled their romance last year.

Also during the Today interview, Mellencamp also revealed plans for an interesting new project: a stage production based on one of his most famous songs.

"We're getting ready to mount 'Jack and Diane' as a Broadway… musical," he says. "Every problem that this country's going through today is in that musical. This is not a jukebox musical. My ambitions are set very high, as close to [John] Steinbeck as we can get it in today's world, with these two kids."

John previously tried his hand at musical theater in 2012 with Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, a collaboration with author Stephen King and producer T Bone Burnett.

Mellencamp recently released a new covers compilation called Other People's Stuff; he'll promote the album with a U.S. tour kicking off in February.

]]>Rock Hall mania: Def Leppard members excited about band's impending inductionhttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/19590195254b08acf83c87222e38e0e7
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:28:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/19590195254b08acf83c87222e38e0e7Credit: Kevin NixonAs announced earlier today, Def Leppard is among seven artists who'll be welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony March 29 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The honor comes after the British rockers got the most votes in the Rock Hall's online fan poll, which prompted the band to post a video message on their YouTube channel thanking fans for their support.

"Guys, girls, everybody, thank you so much for voting for us for the 2019 nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We are now inductees," frontman Joe Elliott declares in the clip. "We will be there in March because you voted for us."

Guitarist Phil Collen writes, "We started 2018 off at the Royal Albert Hall and to now cap it all off with a nod into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is brilliant."

Bassist Rick Savage adds, "Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame puts Def Leppard in a class of peers that we've always appreciated and admired."

Drummer Rick Allen shared similar sentiments, noting, "What an honor for Def Leppard to be included in this year's induction with so many other talented and deserving artists."

Lastly, guitarist Vivian Campbell, says, "Coming into Def Leppard after stints with other bands, it was immediately apparent to me that Leppard had ambition far beyond most...After 26 years as the new guy, I can assure you that the work ethic and the collective focus of this band is just as strong to this day."

]]>Credit: Kevin NixonAs announced earlier today, Def Leppard is among seven artists who'll be welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony March 29 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The honor comes after the British rockers got the most votes in the Rock Hall's online fan poll, which prompted the band to post a video message on their YouTube channel thanking fans for their support.

"Guys, girls, everybody, thank you so much for voting for us for the 2019 nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We are now inductees," frontman Joe Elliott declares in the clip. "We will be there in March because you voted for us."

Guitarist Phil Collen writes, "We started 2018 off at the Royal Albert Hall and to now cap it all off with a nod into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is brilliant."

Bassist Rick Savage adds, "Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame puts Def Leppard in a class of peers that we've always appreciated and admired."

Drummer Rick Allen shared similar sentiments, noting, "What an honor for Def Leppard to be included in this year's induction with so many other talented and deserving artists."

Lastly, guitarist Vivian Campbell, says, "Coming into Def Leppard after stints with other bands, it was immediately apparent to me that Leppard had ambition far beyond most...After 26 years as the new guy, I can assure you that the work ethic and the collective focus of this band is just as strong to this day."

]]>Vinyl "Rhapsody": Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" soundtrack to be released as two-LP set in 2019http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/9f342cabd1422ea792c8abf2104eb814
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/9f342cabd1422ea792c8abf2104eb814Hollywood RecordsA two-LP vinyl edition of the hit soundtrack to the acclaimed Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody will be released on February 8, 2019. In addition, a limited-edition picture-disc version of the album will be available on April 13 as part of the 2019 Record Store Day campaign, as will a special seven-inch single featuring Queen's classic song "Bohemian Rhapsody" backed with "I'm In Love with My Car."

The standard two-disc vinyl version of the soundtrack, which comes pressed on black vinyl, was mastered specially at London's Abbey Road Studios. It can be pre-ordered now.

The Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack was co-produced by Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, and features 22 tracks, including the classic studio versions of several of the band's most famous songs, updated renditions of some tunes, and rare or previously unreleased concert performances. Among the latter tracks are the five songs that Queen played at the historic 1985 Live Aid concert at London's Wembley Stadium, which had never been officially released in audio form.

Following its initial release on CD and digitally in October, the soundtrack peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart, and has spent five straight weeks on the top 10 of the tally.

The Bohemian Rhapsody film debuted at #1 at the U.S. box office, and has remained in the top five for six weeks.

As previously reported, Queen -- with singer Adam Lambert -- will mount a new North American trek dubbed the Rhapsody tour next summer. The six-week outing kicks off July 10 in Vancouver, Canada, and wraps August 23 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Here's the full track list of the Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack's vinyl version:

Side 1"20th Century Fox Fanfare""Somebody to Love""Doing All Right…Revisited" -- Smile"Keep Yourself Alive" (Live at The Rainbow)"Killer Queen""Fat Bottomed Girls" (Live in Paris)

]]>Hollywood RecordsA two-LP vinyl edition of the hit soundtrack to the acclaimed Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody will be released on February 8, 2019. In addition, a limited-edition picture-disc version of the album will be available on April 13 as part of the 2019 Record Store Day campaign, as will a special seven-inch single featuring Queen's classic song "Bohemian Rhapsody" backed with "I'm In Love with My Car."

The standard two-disc vinyl version of the soundtrack, which comes pressed on black vinyl, was mastered specially at London's Abbey Road Studios. It can be pre-ordered now.

The Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack was co-produced by Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, and features 22 tracks, including the classic studio versions of several of the band's most famous songs, updated renditions of some tunes, and rare or previously unreleased concert performances. Among the latter tracks are the five songs that Queen played at the historic 1985 Live Aid concert at London's Wembley Stadium, which had never been officially released in audio form.

Following its initial release on CD and digitally in October, the soundtrack peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart, and has spent five straight weeks on the top 10 of the tally.

The Bohemian Rhapsody film debuted at #1 at the U.S. box office, and has remained in the top five for six weeks.

As previously reported, Queen -- with singer Adam Lambert -- will mount a new North American trek dubbed the Rhapsody tour next summer. The six-week outing kicks off July 10 in Vancouver, Canada, and wraps August 23 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Here's the full track list of the Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack's vinyl version:

Side 1"20th Century Fox Fanfare""Somebody to Love""Doing All Right…Revisited" -- Smile"Keep Yourself Alive" (Live at The Rainbow)"Killer Queen""Fat Bottomed Girls" (Live in Paris)

]]>Old, Smart &amp; Rich: Elton John releases cover version of hit by 20-year-old R&amp;B star Khalidhttp://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/2cb22afefadfe7c58c63b06a49eb5a17
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0600http://bud941.com/classic-rock-news/2cb22afefadfe7c58c63b06a49eb5a17Courtesy of Elton JohnUnlike many of his peers, Elton John is famous for his love of current music and artists, and he's just teamed up with one of them to record a special track.

Elton has recorded a version of the song "Young Dumb and Broke" -- by 20-year-old Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid -- for Spotify Singles, which feature artists performing a new version of one of their big hits, and a cover version of a favorite track. Khalid himself joined Elton for the track, which was recorded live in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

In a statement, Elton said, "I discovered Khalid's music a few years ago, and have been a fan ever since. We finally met when I played his home town of El Paso [Texas] last year. It's a thrill to be a small part of any new artist's journey, and it's been wonderful to see his star continue to rise and rise."'

He adds, "'Young Dumb & Broke' is a fabulous song, one of my favorites and I'm really pleased that he liked my cover enough to contribute vocals."

Khalid posted a link to the track and tweeted, "this is so crazy Thank you so much @eltonofficial."

For his other Spotify Single, Elton recorded a new version of his classic 1973 tune "Bennie and the Jets." Both are available for streaming and download now.

]]>Courtesy of Elton JohnUnlike many of his peers, Elton John is famous for his love of current music and artists, and he's just teamed up with one of them to record a special track.

Elton has recorded a version of the song "Young Dumb and Broke" -- by 20-year-old Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid -- for Spotify Singles, which feature artists performing a new version of one of their big hits, and a cover version of a favorite track. Khalid himself joined Elton for the track, which was recorded live in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

In a statement, Elton said, "I discovered Khalid's music a few years ago, and have been a fan ever since. We finally met when I played his home town of El Paso [Texas] last year. It's a thrill to be a small part of any new artist's journey, and it's been wonderful to see his star continue to rise and rise."'

He adds, "'Young Dumb & Broke' is a fabulous song, one of my favorites and I'm really pleased that he liked my cover enough to contribute vocals."

Khalid posted a link to the track and tweeted, "this is so crazy Thank you so much @eltonofficial."

For his other Spotify Single, Elton recorded a new version of his classic 1973 tune "Bennie and the Jets." Both are available for streaming and download now.